Question

question 9 of 10

which action by president franklin roosevelt expanded presidential power after the attack on pearl harbor?

a. creating the new deal
b. signing the securities act
c. upholding the truman doctrine throughout world war ii
d. signing the first and second war powers acts

Explanation:

Analyze the historical timeline

The question asks for an action taken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that expanded presidential power after the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941).

Evaluate the options

• A. Creating the New Deal: The New Deal was initiated in 1933 to combat the Great Depression, well before the Pearl Harbor Attack.
• B. Signing the Securities Act: The Securities Act was signed in 1933 as part of the First New Deal's financial reforms.
• C. Upholding the Truman Doctrine throughout World War II: The Truman Doctrine was established in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman to contain Soviet expansion during the Cold War, which occurred after World War II.
• D. Signing the First and Second War Powers Acts: The First War Powers Act was signed on December 18, 1941 (just days after the Pearl Harbor Attack), followed by the Second War Powers Act in March 1942. These acts tremendously expanded executive authority, allowing the president to censor communications, reorganize executive departments, and regulate national industries for WWII Home Front Economics.

Select the correct option

Option D is the only action that occurred after the attack on Pearl Harbor and directly expanded presidential power to conduct the war.

Answer:

• (A) Creating the New Deal
• (B) Signing the Securities Act
• (C) Upholding the Truman Doctrine throughout World War II
• (D) Signing the First and Second War Powers Acts (Correct answer)